Good flows and warm temperatures attract most paddlers between mid March through October

Permit:

None Presently Required

Character/Similar To:

Like the section just above this part of the river you will find all flatwater with some of the best scenery on the river

Hazards:

Long distance, usually a 2 day trip. When the White River is running with high flows the take out can be tricky.

Water Craft:

kayak,canoe,touring

Camping on River:

In designated campsites

Location:

In the Southeastern U.S. (AR), 159 Miles North of Little Rock

Shuttle Logistics:

Take Out: From Mountain Home Head west on US 62 for 4 miles. Turn south onto AR 126 and continue for 12 miles until Buffalo City. The take out for the section is on the river left side of the White River. In order to take out here you must paddle a short distance up the White River and cross it.

Put In: From the take out return to US 62 and turn left. In 14.6 miles turn left onto AR 14 and go south for 11.5 miles. Turn left onto County Road 6035 and follow it for 5.5 miles to the put in.